TOGETHER
In the universe of art, where greatness is often measured by the clamor of declarations, there are works that choose the path of a whisper. Insieme is one of these. It does not propose itself as a monument but as a discreet invitation to a dialogue, a poetic echo that resonates in the lower tones of human experience: those of intimacy, relationship, and a resistance that manifests in pure and simple connection.
The title itself, Insieme (meaning "together" or "a set"), holds a double conceptual value. On one hand, the work is a "set" in a geometric and mathematical sense: the four joined sweaters form a perimeter, a boundary that defines and protects the space within. On the other, the title evokes the linguistic meaning of "being together," of unity and sharing. The work suggests that "being together" is a reality that creates spaces of belonging and protection.
The installation's formal humility lies in its four white woolen sweaters, whose sleeves are sewn together to form a circle. The work was born from a deep collaboration with local manufacturers, who were called upon to co-create. The artist listens to these voices, weaving his intent with a craft legacy at risk of being lost, in a correspondence that is both a tribute and an act of mutual support. In this process, the work becomes a narrative of art that is not limited to the vision of a single individual, but emerges from a symphony of shared gestures.
The nature of the work is dual. It can be a static sculpture, placed on mannequins or pedestals, where the immobile circle becomes a symbol of completeness and stability, echoing the mathematical perfection of the number four. This configuration suggests that, even without interaction, the very structure of the work carries the image of a community. When, however, the installation is delicately laid on the ground, its poetic potential is fully revealed. The work abandons its monumentality to offer a space for encounter and sharing, a welcoming gesture that invites the public to participate actively. By wearing the sweaters, individuals become an integral part of the creation, physically joining in a circle that transcends the barriers of knowledge.
It is in this act that the delicate and powerful essence of Insieme is revealed: an artistic practice that fosters radical intimacy, a bond between strangers who, for a moment, recognize themselves as part of a single whole. The choice of the color white is not purely aesthetic but conceptual. It is a vulnerable canvas, susceptible to every mark, every trace of life. White invites us to write, to leave a mark, to share, in a silent dialogue that takes place on the fabric itself. The work thus becomes a collective diary, a poetic record of human connections. It is not a final product but a constantly evolving process, a place of exchange and a refuge where the beauty of cooperation and mutual understanding is manifested.
Listening to the lowest frequencies of a relationship transforms art into a form of shared life.
ed: an artistic practice that fosters radical intimacy, a bond between strangers who, for a moment, recognize each other as part of a single whole. The choice of white is not purely aesthetic, but conceptual. It is a blank canvas, vulnerable to every mark, every trace of life. White invites writing, leaving a mark, sharing, in a silent dialogue that unfolds on the fabric itself. The work thus becomes a collective diary, a poetic record of human connections. Not a final product, but a constantly evolving process, a place of exchange, a refuge where the beauty of cooperation and mutual understanding manifests.
Listening to the lower frequencies of the relationship transforms art into a form of shared life.
